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RBI poised to cut rates as India eyes a steady takeoff
The policy stance turned accommodative in April and is likely to continue as RBI balances near-term cyclical risks with a forward-looking view on India’s structural growth prospects.
4 min read1 Jun 2025Yields tumble as RBI turns accommodative—what should fixed income investors do now?
The RBI's recent rate cut signals a shift to an accommodative policy, enhancing opportunities for fixed-income investors. Long-dated bonds and tax-efficient instruments are attractive as yields compress.
3 min read28 Apr 2025MPC responds to tariff war with 25 bps rate cut, accommodative policy stance
India may grow slower than previously expected this fiscal year, the central bank's monetary policy committee said, at a time the world is bracing for a slowdown resulting from trade tensions.
3 min read9 Apr 2025Governor speak: What Sanjay Malhotra said on tariff, rupee and liquidity
Announcing RBI's policy decisions on Wednesday, governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed several key issues, including on inflation, India's GDP growth, and the impact of the US’ reciprocal tariffs on domestic trade.
3 min read9 Apr 2025Nifty 50, Sensex back in red despite RBI repo rate cut as tariff-led turmoil weighs; IT stocks hit hard
The Nifty 50 ended the session down 0.61%, closing at 22,399 points, while the Sensex also declined by 0.51%, ending at 73,847. The broader markets also slipped into the red, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index falling 0.61% to close at 49,582 points.
3 min read9 Apr 2025‘I’m not Sanjay of Mahabharata': RBI Governor on India's repo rate outlook amid Trump tariff tantrums
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's remarks came during a media briefing when he was asked if more interest rate cuts are in the offing after he delivered the second straight interest rate cut since taking over as governor.
4 min read9 Apr 2025Nestle India, HUL to Emami – FMCG stocks defy market slump, rise up to 5% as RBI cuts rate, inflation outlook improves
Indian FMCG stocks rose on April 9, driven by the RBI's repo rate cut and lower inflation forecasts. The Nifty FMCG index increased by 2%, with major companies like Emami and Godrej Consumer Products showing significant gains amid improving consumer demand outlook.
3 min read9 Apr 2025RBI repo rate cut: Experts see up to 75 bps deduction in 2025. Will this be enough to counter Trump's tariffs?
The RBI's recent 25 basis point repo rate cut to 6% reflects a shift to an accommodative stance amid softening inflation. Economists predict further cuts may occur, contingent on global economic conditions and trade tensions.
3 min read9 Apr 2025How can RBI's rate cut lower your home loan and personal loan EMIs or tenure? We explain
The RBI's second consecutive 25 bps rate cut is expected to lower interest rates on your home loan and personal loan. We take a look at what experts say about benefit to borrowers.
3 min read10 Apr 2025Rate-sensitive sectors fall even as RBI cuts rate, shifts stance; Realty and PSU indices tank 2.8%, Nifty Bank down 1%
Indian stock markets experienced a sell-off on April 9 despite a 25 basis point rate cut by the RBI. Rate-sensitive sectors, including banking and realty, underperformed amid global economic uncertainties, with the Sensex dropping 554 points and Nifty 179 points during the session.
3 min read9 Apr 2025